Caprese - a colorful, flavorful blend of basil, tomatoes and mozzarella.  Maybe I should move to Capri, becau

I'm going to call these by their generic name - Jalapeno Sausage Cheddar Buns.  However, they are anything bu

If I were to make a list of my top ten comfort foods, Chicken Pot Pie would definitely be on the list. Why? Be

If you've ever traveled to Barbados you probably know how prevalent Macaroni Pie is - and with good reason!  

For most of my young life I ate cauliflower prepared one way - boiled.  If I was lucky, there was a little w

Cilantro - A Journey from Hate to Love I love chicken street tacos! Sadly that wasn't always the case. A few y

Every once and awhile I get the urge to try to clear out my pantry and freezer.  Instead of buying groceries

While shopping for ingredients for these Chocolate Caramel Popcorn Bars, along with some other staples to get

I like to have a cup of tea in the evening.  It's somewhat of a family tradition that I've hung on to since m

How delicious are Chickpea Samosas? Let me count the ways... These crispy little beauties pack a flavor punch

Ok, ok.  So file this under things I should have brought to your attention  yesterday - but this bunny cake

For years I've been in the habit of trying to recreate my favorite restaurant entrees and desserts at home. Bu

Avocados seem to be one of those foods that you love or hate.  I'm on the love side of the argument.  Love t

Here we are almost at the end of January.  By now, you may be starting to miss the pumpkin spice latte's you

The holidays around my house always meant that my Dad would make Bajan Fish Cakes.  They would be for guests,

With the holidays almost upon us it's time to think about delicious nibbles you can serve to guests when you'r

As much as it pains me to use a beer in this Cheddar Beer Bread instead of drinking it, it's worth the sacrif

Back when I first got married (ahem... a few years ago) each of the guests at my bridal shower gave me two o

As the name implies, this German Coffee Cake goes great with a hot cup of coffee! Yes! Coffee, coffee, coffee

These Italian Rice Cakes are a super yummy way to use leftover rice from the night before if you have it - bu

I first discovered Tom Kha Gai (Thai Chicken Coconut Soup) at a Thai restaurant that has a soup and salad bar

I love Chicken Fried Rice.  When there used to be a Benihana in town my husband and I liked to go for their S

It's still way too hot down here in Texas to feel like Autumn. And, to be honest, it never will. There won't r

I'm someone who can't live without her morning cup of coffee, and her afternoon pick-me-up coffee, and sometim

If you don't have time for a meal, these Everything Energy Bars will relieve your hunger, give you a little pe

When we recently bought some baby bok choy at the grocery store the cashier had to ask us what it was in order

When I visited Spain several years back I was treated to lunch at a new friend's house. I had spent the two da

I like me some spicy!  I'll put a whole mess of jalapenos on my fajita and eat my Pad Kee Mao loaded with Tha

Recently my mother-in-law gave me a lovely supply of tomatoes fresh from her garden.  There were big brig

Ch-ch-ch-chia! Chia offers these banana chia muffins a flavor boost and a little texture. The other surprise?

Canadians not only have the most doughnuts shops per capita, they also eat more doughnuts per capita than any

There's nothing quite like simple, fresh out of the homemade French bread. To prepare it is a labor of lo

I first enjoyed Roti in Toronto.  The Caribbean community there have a lot  of excellent Roti shops.  And b

My day starts one of three ways.  Well, after I've brushed my teeth, washed my face, dressed, made the be

4 egg whites 1 cup of granulated sugar 2 teaspoon corn starch ½ teaspoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon

8 oz. fettuccine (about half of a standard package) 4 slices bacon, chopped 1 leek, chopped 4 oz. baby bella m